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Census Bureau: 13% of people in Pontotoc County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 38,102 citizens living in Pontotoc County in 2021, 87% said they were only one race, while 13% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Pontotoc County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 66% or 25,161 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 16.6% and totaled 6,316 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Pontotoc County is 3% higher than the state average, which stands at 10%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Pontotoc County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Pontotoc County
White [66%]American Indian or Alaska Native [16.6%]Multiracial [13%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Pontotoc County
Estimated Total
White25,161
American Indian or Alaska Native6,316
Multiracial4,935
African American974
Asian332
Some Other Race325
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander59
Source: US Census Bureau

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